Sara “Sally” K. Sharp,87, of Chadds Ford, died on July 29, at her home. She was the wife of the late Alvin G. Sharp, who died in 2005 and with whom she shared 59 years of marriage.

Born in Chadds Ford, she was the daughter of the late Horace and Carrie Kipe.

Sara graduated from Goldey Commercial College and worked at the DuPont Experimental Station, Wilmington as a secretary, prior to marriage.

She was a member of the Chadds Ford Historical Society, the Christian Sanderson Museum, the Brandywine Battlefield Associates, and the Concordville Branch of the N.G.A.

Sara was an active member of the Brandywine Baptist Church in Chadds Ford for 72 years.

She is survived by a son, Gary W. Sharp and his wife Mara of Chadds Ford, and by two grandchildren, Jonathan Sharp and Sarah Sharp.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son in 1948, a daughter, Diane in 1970, and a brother, George Brinton Kipe in 2003.

A memorial service celebrating Sara’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 7 at Brandywine Baptist Church, 1463 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford.

Family and friends are invited to visit with the family from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the church.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Brandywine Baptist Church, P.O. Box 162, Chadds Ford, PA 19317.

Arrangements are being handled by Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home (610-444-4116), Kennett Square, PA. To send an online condolence, please visit www.griecocares.com.